January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Peter Parish
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Welcome!
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,
No matter what your current family or marital situation,
No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race,
No matter what your own self image,
You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here at Saint Peter Parish.
We are here to welcome and serve you.
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St. Peter Parish
Cambridge, MA
Weekly Schedule January 30th - February 7th
Saturday 30th
1:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
Sunday 31st
8:30 a.m. Youth Choir Practice (church)
9:00 a.m. Naming & Signing (church & parish center)
10:00 a.m. Hospitality (parish center)
10:15 a.m. Religious Education Classes (school)
1:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
6:00 p.m. Dinner & Discussion (parish center)
Tuesday 2nd
5:30 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
Wednesday 3rd
8:00 a.m. Parent Association Meeting (parish center)
7:00 p.m. AA (school cafeteria)
7:00 p.m. Scripture Study (parish center Room B)
Thursday 4th
5:30 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
Friday 5th
3:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
5:30 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
Saturday 6th
1:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
5:30 p.m. French Community Mass (church)
Sunday 7th
8:30 a.m. Youth Choir Practice (church)
9:00 a.m. Baptisms (church)
10:00 a.m. Hospitality (parish center)
10:00 a.m. RCIA (parish center)
10:15 a.m. St. Francis de Sales Study and Prayer Group (parish center Room B)
1:00 p.m. CYO Basketball (gym)
Collections
Mass Intentions
January 24, 2016 $3,657.00
Mail-ins Weekly $10.00
Mail-ins Monthly $200.00
January 30th - February 7th
Sunday 31st
9:00 a.m. Walter J. Ciampa
11:30 a.m. William (Billy) Maher & William Maher Jr.,
Margaret & Charles McLaughlin
Thank you for your generosity
Feast of The Presentation of the Lord
Sunday 7th
11:30 a.m. Helen Alcalo
February 2
This feast occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus
and is also known as Candlemas day.
Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore your
majesty that, just as your Only Begotten Son was
presented on this day in the Temple in the substance
of our flesh, so, by your grace, we may be presented
to you with minds made pure. Through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Peter Parish
St. Peter School
100 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138-2297
96 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138-2297
Parish Telephone: 617-547-4235
Parish Fax: 617-547-1525
Website: www.saintpetercambridge.org
School Telephone: 617-547-0101
School Fax: 617-441-8911
Website: www.saint-peter-school.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Parish & School Directory
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Parish 617-547-4235 School 617-547-0101
Rev. Leonard O’Malley, Pastor (ext. 43)
lomalley@saintpetercambridge.org
Monday and Tuesday
No Mass or Prayer Service
Anna Molettieri, Pastoral Associate (ext. 17)
amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org
Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass
NOTE: No 8:00 a.m. Mass February 1st - 6th
Deacon Tim O’Donnell (617-897-1148)
todonnell@saintpetercambridge.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment
Diane Consigli, Parish Manager (ext. 10)
dconsigli@saintpetercambridge.org
Mary Ann Savoie, Parish Secretary (ext. 12)
msavoie@saintpetercambridge.org
Sacraments and Home Visits
To schedule Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the
Sick, or for any question you may have, please visit
our website or call the Parish Office. Please also
call us if you or someone you know is homebound
and would like a visit or Communion.
Timothy Harney, Finance & Operations Mgr (ext. 13)
tharney@saintpetercambridge.org
Doreen Gulledge, Music Director (ext. 18)
dgulledge@saintpetercambridge.org
Robert Flaherty, Director of
Faith Formation (ext. 16)
rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org
We Pray For
Those who are having a difficult time in their lives;
the imprisoned and the addicted; the hungry and the
homeless; for those who suffer abuse at the hands of
another; for Karen Haglund, Edward F. Skahan, Jr.,
Colum Smith, Chad Cordeiro, and all families and
caregivers; and for all who have asked for our
prayers. The names of those for whom we pray will
be on our prayer list for a period of 4 weeks. If you
wish to keep any name in the bulletin for a longer
period, please call or email the parish office at
617-547-4235 x12 or
office@saintpetercambridge.org
Cheryl DePasquale, 1st Penance/
1st Eucharist Coordinator
cdepasquale@saintpetercambridge.org
Jason Brauninger, SJ, Deacon Intern
Brian Delaney, Principal (ext. 25)
principal@saint-peter-school.org
Kimberlie Winter, Director of
Advancement (ext. 30) dev@saint-peter-school.org
Mark Smith, Director of Admissions (ext. 26)
admissions@saint-peter-school.org
Assisting Clergy
5:00 p.m.
Rev. Jim Keenan, SJ
Rev. Francis Alvarez, SJ
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St. Peter Parish
Cambridge, MA
From the Pastor’s Desk
Last Sunday, approximately 120 people attended the talk given by Fr. J. Bryan
Hehir on “Pope Francis and the Church’s Social Ministry.” As usual, Fr. Hehir gave
concise and incisive observations of Francis’ pastoral views of the mission of the Church
and his goals in reshaping its governing structure. Many thanks to Fr. Hehir and to all
those who helped to organize the event!
This weekend we begin the celebration of Catholic Schools Week. We are happy to welcome students
and parents from our school community to our Family Mass at 9:00 a.m. A combined parish-school choir will
lead music for the celebration. We are blessed to be able to continue the work of education and formation
begun in 1901 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
On another note – I am hoping to be away from the parish (barring a snow storm or another
unplanned disaster) next week. Therefore, there will be no morning 8:00 a.m. Mass for the weekdays,
including Saturday. The weekend Mass schedule is not affected. Thank you.
How Full is Your Cup?
The Cup of Our Life Series
Lent Morning of Retreat
Saturday, February 27, 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Mornings Beginning February 21
Come away and rest awhile ( Mark 6 :31)
Respond to Jesus’ invitation as we take time to reflect
This Lent, revitalize and enrich your
relationship with God. Through small groups and
on our Lenten journey. Join Judy LoGerfo and fellow
Joyce Rupp’s book, The Cup of Our Life: A Guide for parishioners as we ponder God’s action in our lives
Spiritual Growth, we will see how the ordinary cups
through Scripture, Art and Music. There will be
that we use each day can become sacred vessels that
ample opportunity for silence and personal prayer as
connect us with life and draw us ever closer to God.
Sessions will explore how the cup is a rich symbol of well as optional group sharing. Judy is a graduate of
our own lives, with its emptiness and fullness, its
Weston Jesuit School of Theology and has served in
brokenness and flaws, and all of its blessings. Each
Campus, Parish and Health Care ministries. An
weekly theme, such as the chipped cup, the cup of
experienced Spiritual Director and Retreat Leader,
compassion or the blessing cup, becomes a teacher of
she currently guides School Groups at the Museum of
prayer.
Fine Arts in Boston as a Gallery Instructor. The
This Lenten series will meet 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
morning will begin at 8 45 with coffee and light
Sunday mornings, on February 21 and 28, March 6,
refreshments and conclude at noon. All are welcome!
13, and 20, April 3, and May 1. The Cup of Our Life
For more information or to register please contact
book costs $16.95 and can be purchased at
Anna Molettieri at 617-547-4235 x 17 or
AveMariaPress.com, Amazon.com, or at your local
amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org
bookstore. To register, please email or call Anna
Molettieri at amolettieri@Saintpetercambridge.org or
Pope Tweets
617-547-4235 x17
@Pontifex
Theological Institute Open House
Tuesday, February 23
Come and learn about The Theological Institute
degree programs and hear first-hand about the faculty,
staff, and whole-person formation as part of our
Master of Arts in Ministry and Master of Theological
Studies for the New Evangelization. Scholarships are
available. For more information call 617-779-4104 or
visit www.theologicalinstitute@org.
In today’s society, in which forgiveness is so rare,
mercy is ever more important.
January 22, 2016
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January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scripture Study Continues
Dinner and Discussion
Becoming a Parish of Mercy
Begins Wednesday, February 3, 7 p.m.
We will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke on
February 3rd. The dates for the study are 2/3, 2/17,
At our dinner last November, we discussed how we
2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16. We meet in the parish center 7can become a parish of mercy. Our shared
8:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining the group for
conversations were insightful and compelling. We
identified many needs in our community that we can the second half of the study, please contact Anna
Molettieri at 617-547-4235 x17 or
and should respond to. Join us for a light supper as
we continue the discussion on how to put into practice amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org to sign up and
Pope Francis’ and the Lord’s call to be merciful. Call receive the materials for the study.
or email Bob Flaherty at 617-547-4235 x 15,
Too Busy for Prayer?
rflaherty@saintpetercambridge.org
This Sunday, January 31, 6:00 p.m.
Learn from St. Francis de Sales
Sunday, February 7, 10:15 a.m., Parish Center
Retreat for Mothers of Children
With Special Needs
Everyone of us needs half an hour of prayer each
day, remarked St. Francis de Sales, except when we
are busy—then we need an hour.
Saturday, February 27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Come away for a day for respite, reflection and
sharing! The Women’s Table of the Sisters of St.
Joseph of Boston is hosting a day-long retreat for
mothers on Saturday, February 27th, at Mount Carmel
Villa in Nahant. Registrants are welcome to stay
overnight on Friday, February 26th, if desired. The
program on Saturday will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., and will include light refreshments in the
morning and lunch. The cost per person is $10.00.
To register, please call or email Mary Rita Weschler
at The Women’s Table: 617-746-2056 or
maryrita.weschler@csjboston.org no later than
February 12th.
Please join us on February 7th from 10:15 – 11:15
a.m. in the Parish Center for an introduction to St.
Francis de Sales (1567 -1622) and a brief, simple,
uplifting model for daily prayer and meditation based
on his “inspired common sense” writings, led by
parishioner Margie Materazzo. Salesian Spirituality
is a practical everyday spirituality for living in the
modern world.
Francis de Sales wrote for the laity in a heartfelt,
encouraging voice, addressing issues that women and
men faced every day. He was known for his mercy,
gentleness and joyful disposition! His words are as
relevant today as they were when he wrote them.
Healthy Balance in Prayer Workshop
We will be referencing Set Your Heart Free, by
Francis de Sales (John Kirvan, Editor), a guidebook
to 30 days of prayer based on Francis’ writings. This
book is in an easy-to-read format offering a brief
daily reading and a short meditation. Books will be
available for purchase at the meeting. Please RSVP to
Margie at mmaterazzo5@hotmail.com or Anna at
amolettieri@saintpetercambridge.org or 617-5474235 x17 so that we can plan for enough materials.
Saturday, February 6
The Theological Institute
149 Washington Street, Brighton
Dr. Nicki Verploegen will offer this well-received
workshop at the start of 2016 focusing on living a
healthy balance in prayer. Start the year with a
renewed focus on prayer! Consider joining us at
The Institute with a friend, fellow parishioner or
family members. For further information call 617779-4104 or visit www.theologicalinsitute.org.
A follow-up session will be planned for participants
to offer reflections on their use of the guidebook and
their experience with prayer.
Coffee and Refreshments
After the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass
Please Join Us in the Parish Center
Do You Need Food?
If you are in need of food, our St. Vincent de
Come down to the parish center after Mass and enjoy
freshly brewed coffee, juice, fruit and baked goods.
Meet friends and welcome new people! Please
Contribute Your Baked Goods!
Paul Society ministry can help. Please call the parish
office in confidence at 617-547-4235 x12.
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St. Peter Parish
Cambridge, MA
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